The pedestrian door leading from your garage into the house (or from the yard into the garage) is one of the most overlooked locks in the home. Here's what commonly goes wrong.
It Often Has Weaker Hardware Than the Front Door
Builders frequently install a basic knob lock here instead of a deadbolt, treating it as a lower priority. It shouldn't be, this door leads directly into your home. See should every exterior door have a deadbolt.
Humidity and Temperature Swings
Garages run hotter, colder, and more humid than the rest of the house, accelerating wear on lock hardware faster than interior locks experience.
Dust and Debris
Garages naturally collect more dust, which works its way into keyways and causes sticking over time.
Automatic Garage Door vs. the Side Door
Even with a secure automatic garage door, the side pedestrian door is a separate, often weaker entry point that burglars specifically look for, see how burglars choose easy targets.
The Fix
Upgrade the side entry door to the same Grade 1 deadbolt standard as your front door. It's a small, inexpensive fix for a real gap.
Want your garage entry door properly secured? Call 818-249-5128.